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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'baby' with 宝宝 (bǎobao)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 宝宝

    Explanation

    The noun 宝宝 (bǎobao) means "baby" in Chinese and is an affectionate term used for infants and young children. It can also be used for baby animals. The reduplication of 宝 (treasure) creates a warm, endearing tone.

    Examples

    • 宝宝今天学会走路了！

      Bǎobao jīntiān xuéhuì zǒulù le!

      The baby learned to walk today!

    • 她的宝宝刚满六个月。

      Tā de bǎobao gāng mǎn liù gè yuè.

      Her baby just turned six months old.

    • 你看这只猫咪的宝宝多小啊。

      Nǐ kàn zhè zhī māomī de bǎobao duō xiǎo a.

      Look how tiny this kitten's baby is.

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